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I Come Alive: Stories of Black Gay Atlanta Nightlife strives to tell the stories of Atlanta's gay nightlife from the perspective of the people who lived it.
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A special thanks to the Counter Narrative Project @cnptribe Media Roundtable 2024.
Topics: #AtlantaBlackPride #icomealive #LGBTQIA+ #QueerCulture #BlackPodcasters #BlackMusic #MusicPodcast
Chapters
00:00 Disclaimer
00:08 Welcome to I Come Alive
01:00 Introducing Mike Slaughter: The Man Behind Cascade's Legendary House Parties
02:44 The Birth of a Safe Space: Mike's Motivation and Journey
05:48 From LA to ATL: Mike's Relocation and First Impressions
07:37 Atlanta's Nightlife in the Late 90s: Clubs, Music, and Memories
14:43 The Rise of Atlanta Black Gay Pride: Community and Organization
19:01 Challenges and Changes: The Evolution of Atlanta's Black Gay Scene
31:18 Economic Shifts and the Decline of Black Queer Spaces
37:17 Corporate Sponsorship Challenges
40:04 Community Support and Resilience
41:35 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
41:42 Closing Theme
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